PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 - 6289 Vacancies Apply Online

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL)
• Advertisement No.: CRA 317/26 and CRA 318/26
• Post Name: Assistant Lineman (ALM)
• Total Vacancies: 6289 (3289 under CRA 317 + 3000 under CRA 318)
• Application Mode: Online only at pspcl.in
• CRA 317/26 Apply Online Start: 15 June 2026
• CRA 317/26 Last Date (Application): 06 July 2026
• CRA 318/26 Apply Online Start: 19 June 2026
• CRA 318/26 Last Date (Application): 09 July 2026
• Job Location: Punjab / Chandigarh
• Pay Scale: Rs. 19,900/- (Basic Pay) per month

Important Dates

CRA 317/26 - NAC Lineman Trade (3289 Posts)

CRA 318/26 - ITI Electrician / Wireman Trade (3000 Posts)

Application Fee

Important: Fee is non-refundable. Payment is accepted by online mode only (Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card). Application without fee deposit will be rejected. The same fee structure applies for both CRA 317/26 and CRA 318/26.

Vacancy Details - CRA 317/26 (NAC Lineman Trade)

Total Posts: 3289 | Notification PDF: pspcl.in

Vacancy Details - CRA 318/26 (ITI Electrician / Wireman Trade)

Total Posts: 3000 | Notification PDF: pspcl.in

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Note: The required qualification must be completed on or before the last date of submission of online application. Candidates whose result has been declared recently but certificate is yet to be issued may use the result declaration date as proof.

Age Limit (Common for Both CRAs)

Candidates must be between 18 years and 37 years as on 01 January 2026.

Pay Scale

Minimum basic pay: Rs. 19,900/- per month as per 7th CPC / Pay Matrix and PSPCL financial circular no. 21/2022 dated 17.08.2022.

• During the probation period of 3 years, only minimum admissible pay is payable.
• No Dearness Allowance, Grade Pay, or annual increment during probation.
• TA and medical reimbursement are allowed as per entitlement during probation.
• Serving PSPCL employees will have their pay protected if minimum admissible pay is lower than their current pay.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a Computer Based Online Test (CBT) followed by a Document Checking process. There is no interview.

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Document Checking
3. Offer of Appointment (to candidates found eligible after document checking)

Exam Pattern

The online test is the same for both CRA 317/26 and CRA 318/26. It consists of two parts:

Part-I - Qualifying Test (Punjabi Language)

Minimum qualifying marks in Part-I: 50% (i.e., 25 out of 50). Failure to qualify Part-I disqualifies the candidate from Part-II merit consideration.

Part-II - Main Test

• Total Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Negative Marking: None
• Language: Part-II is bilingual (English/Punjabi) except Punjabi questions which are in Punjabi only
• Minimum qualifying marks in Part-II: 25% for General category; 20% for Reserved categories
• Normalization will be applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts
• Detailed syllabus will be uploaded on pspcl.in in due course

Merit List and Document Checking

• Final merit is based on marks scored in Part-II of CBT only (candidates must first qualify Part-I).
• In case of equal marks, the older candidate is ranked higher.
• For Sports Person category, merit is prepared by the Office of Director Sports, Punjab. Sports Gradation Certificates must be submitted to PSPCL Recruitment Section, Patiala before the last date of application.
• Candidates qualifying the exam will be called for document checking. Candidates must appear personally with original documents.
• Two chances are given for document checking. Failure to appear in both will result in cancellation of candidature.

Documents Required for Verification

• Matriculation / 10th certificate and marksheet
• NAC in Lineman Trade (for CRA 317/26) or ITI certificate in Electrician / Wireman Trade from NCVT or SCVT (for CRA 318/26)
• Punjabi language qualification proof (Matriculation level or equivalent)
• Category / reservation certificate as applicable (SC, BC, EWS, PwD, Ex-serviceman, Freedom Fighter, Sports person)
• Punjab Domicile certificate (for reserved category candidates)
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27 (showing FY 2025-26 income)
• Aadhaar Card and one more Government-issued photo identity proof
• Admit Card (printout)
• One self-attested photocopy of all documents to be submitted

How to Apply for PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official PSPCL website at pspcl.in and click on the 'Recruitment' tab on the homepage.
2. Click on the relevant advertisement link - 'Recruitment for the post of Assistant Lineman against CRA 317/26' or 'CRA 318/26' as applicable.
3. Click on 'NEW REGISTRATION' and fill in Step-I details: post applied, name, date of birth, father's name, mobile number, and email ID.
4. Verify the OTP received on your registered email ID and mobile number to complete Part-2 of registration.
5. Fill in all remaining details in the online application form and upload your scanned photograph (20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG, 150x200 pixels) and signature (10-20 KB, JPG/JPEG, 140x60 pixels).
6. Accept the Terms and Conditions and Self-declaration, then click 'Submit' to complete Step-I.
7. Proceed to Step-II: pay the application fee online via Internet Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card through the SBI Payment Gateway. Retain the transaction number for future reference.
8. After fee payment, login again, verify that fee status shows 'Paid', then click 'Print Application Form' and save a copy for your records.

Important: Applications are accepted in online mode only. No manual or postal applications will be entertained. Do not attempt multiple registrations for the same post.

Important Rules and Instructions

• Category once selected in the application form cannot be changed under any circumstances.
• Candidature is purely provisional subject to eligibility verification at the document checking stage.
• Candidates currently serving in Government / Semi-Government / PSU organizations must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of joining.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the online test or document checking.
• Mobile phones, electronic devices, bags, ornaments, etc., are strictly banned inside the examination hall.
• Bring Aadhaar Card and one more photo identity proof on the day of the exam along with the admit card printout.
• Candidates are advised to check pspcl.in regularly for any updates, admit card downloads, answer key, result, and merit list notifications.
• In case of any dispute, the jurisdiction shall be subject to Local Courts at Patiala only.
• For application-related queries, email: helpdesk-recruitment@pspcl.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026?

PSPCL has released two advertisements for the post of Assistant Lineman in 2026. CRA 317/26 has 3289 vacancies for candidates with NAC in Lineman Trade, and CRA 318/26 has 3000 vacancies for candidates with ITI in Electrician or Wireman Trade. The combined total is 6289 posts.

Q2. What is the educational qualification required for PSPCL Assistant Lineman 2026?

For CRA 317/26: Matriculation and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Lineman Trade. For CRA 318/26: Matriculation and ITI in Electrician Trade or Wireman Trade (certificate issued by NCVT or SCVT). In both cases, Punjabi at Matriculation level is also mandatory.

Q3. What is the age limit for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 and 37 years of age as on 01/01/2026. SC/BC candidates get 5 years relaxation, Physically Handicapped get 10 years relaxation, and certain categories of women have an upper age limit of 40 years. Ex-servicemen relaxation is as per Punjab Govt. rules.

Q4. What is the application fee for PSPCL Assistant Lineman 2026?

For General/EWS and other non-SC/PwD candidates: Rs. 1200 + 18% GST = Rs. 1416 (plus bank charges if applicable). For SC and Person with Disability candidates: Rs. 750 + 18% GST = Rs. 885 (plus bank charges if applicable). Fee is non-refundable and payable online only.

Q5. What is the exam pattern for PSPCL ALM Online Test 2026?

The Computer Based Test has two parts. Part-I is a qualifying test of 50 MCQs in Punjabi Language (minimum 50% required to qualify). Part-II has 100 MCQs covering Technical Questions (50), Punjabi Language (20), General Knowledge (10), Reasoning (10), and Arithmetic (10). Total duration is 3 hours. There is no negative marking.

Q6. What is the pay scale for PSPCL Assistant Lineman posts?

The minimum basic pay is Rs. 19,900/- per month as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix and PSPCL financial circular no. 21/2022 dated 17.08.2022. During the probation period of 3 years, only the minimum admissible pay will be given without any increment, DA, or grade pay except TA and medical reimbursement.

Q7. What is the last date to apply for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026?

For CRA 317/26 (NAC Lineman Trade): the last date for online application submission is 06 July 2026, and the last date for fee deposit is 10 July 2026. For CRA 318/26 (ITI Electrician/Wireman Trade): the last date for online application is 09 July 2026, and the last date for fee deposit is 14 July 2026.

Q8. How will the final merit list be prepared for PSPCL ALM 2026?

The merit list will be based on marks scored in Part-II of the Computer Based Test only (for all categories except Sports persons). Candidates must score minimum 25% (General) or 20% (Reserved categories) in Part-II. In case of tie in marks, the older candidate is placed higher. For Sports person category, merit is prepared by the Office of Director Sports, Punjab.

Source

This article is based on the official recruitment notifications issued by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Patiala. Advertisement No. CRA 317/26 and CRA 318/26, both dated 07 June 2026, have been published on the official PSPCL website pspcl.in. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification PDFs for complete and authoritative information before applying.

Disclaimer: VacancyPage.com is an independent information portal and is not affiliated with PSPCL or the Government of Punjab. All details are sourced directly from official notifications. Vacancy counts, dates, and eligibility criteria are subject to change by the recruiting authority. Always verify information from the official PSPCL website before applying.